A Fourth of July parade down the streets of Miamitown near Cincinnati, Ohio, 1921.

A Fourth of July parade down the streets of Miamitown near Cincinnati, Ohio, 1921.

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Circa 1922: Three Boys March with Instruments on the 4th of July Celebration; Dressed in colonial garb as the Spirit of 76.

Circa 1922: Three Boys March with Instruments on the 4th of July Celebration; Dressed in colonial garb as the Spirit of 76.

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A boy and a girl in patriotic fourth of July costumes, shake hands, circa 1925.

A boy and a girl in patriotic fourth of July costumes, shake hands, circa 1925.

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4th July 1926: Dolores Costello (1905 - 1979) the American silent screen heroine who worked for Warner Brothers. She is outside the studio, about to raise the flag known as 'Old Glory' to commemorate 'Independence Day'. less

4th July 1926: Dolores Costello (1905 - 1979) the American silent screen heroine who worked for Warner Brothers. She is outside the studio, about to raise the flag known as 'Old Glory' to commemorate ... more

4th June 1927: American president Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933) and his wife, First Lady Grace Coolidge (1879 - 1957), pose outdoors at a party celebrating the 4th of July and his 55th birthday at the Summer White House, State Game Lodge and Resort, Custer State Park, South Dakota. Coolidge is wearing a cowboy outfit, which includes a pair of personalized chaps. less

4th June 1927: American president Calvin Coolidge (1872 - 1933) and his wife, First Lady Grace Coolidge (1879 - 1957), pose outdoors at a party celebrating the 4th of July and his 55th birthday at the Summer ... more

4th July 1932: Elizabeth Young, a Paramount player of the 30's is celebrating Independence Day by waving sparklers and linking arms with Lyda Roberti (1910 - 1938 ) the German-Polish leading lady who was a former child cafe singer.

4th July 1932: Elizabeth Young, a Paramount player of the 30's is celebrating Independence Day by waving sparklers and linking arms with Lyda Roberti (1910 - 1938 ) the German-Polish leading lady who was a

Left to right: George Goldstein, Harold Johnson and Harold Valentine prepare to march through their neighborhood playing their drums to celebrate the 4th July, circa 1935.

Left to right: George Goldstein, Harold Johnson and Harold Valentine prepare to march through their neighborhood playing their drums to celebrate the 4th July, circa 1935.

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1936: Claire Trevor (1909 - 2000) the stage name of Claire Wemlinger, the American character actress who made several routine movies before gaining recognition. She is modelling a firecracker hat, designed for Independence Day wear by Royer, the Fox Film stylist. Made of navy blue crepe, it is banded with red firecrackers ready for lighting. less

1936: Claire Trevor (1909 - 2000) the stage name of Claire Wemlinger, the American character actress who made several routine movies before gaining recognition. She is modelling a firecracker hat, designed for ... more

circa 1955: A young boy, wearing a bandage around his head, plays a drum in front of an U.S. flag for the 4th of July. The drum is decorated with an American eagle.

circa 1955: A young boy, wearing a bandage around his head, plays a drum in front of an U.S. flag for the 4th of July. The drum is decorated with an American eagle.

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circa 1955: A young boy on a miniature float commemorates the American Declaration of Independence, at the baby parade in Lititz park, Pennsylvania. The children are judged on their appeal and costume, as part of the Independence Day celebrations on the 4th of July.

circa 1955: A young boy on a miniature float commemorates the American Declaration of Independence, at the baby parade in Lititz park, Pennsylvania. The children are judged on their appeal and costume, as part

circa 1955: A sign outside Lititz Springs Park, Pennsylvania, advertises the events organised for the fourth of July, American Independence Day. These include a display of candles floating on the pond, and a parade of children commemorating the events of the American Civil War.

circa 1955: A sign outside Lititz Springs Park, Pennsylvania, advertises the events organised for the fourth of July, American Independence Day. These include a display of candles floating on the pond, and a

circa 1955: A child dressed as George Washington is dragged past on a miniature float, one of the contestants in the baby parade in Lititz park, Pennsylvania, commemorating the 4th of July, American Independence Day.